Write a detailed paragraph (one sided on loose-leaf paper) explaining what Thoreau means by the statement
"The American has dwindled into an Odd Fellow, one who be known by the development of his organ of gregariousness, and a manifest lack of intellect and cheerful self-reliance; whose first and chief concern, on coming into the world, is to see that the Almshouses are in good repair; and before yet he has lawfully donned the virile garb, to collect a during for the support of the window and ourphans that may be; who, in short, ventures to live only by the aid of the Mutual Insurance company, which has promised to bury him decently".
Then, examine the rhetoric used to convey the meaning you explained. Do not write a full paragraph, but several details to explain. Bullets, with substance, will suffice.
"The American has dwindled into an Odd Fellow, one who be known by the development of his organ of gregariousness, and a manifest lack of intellect and cheerful self-reliance; whose first and chief concern, on coming into the world, is to see that the Almshouses are in good repair; and before yet he has lawfully donned the virile garb, to collect a during for the support of the window and ourphans that may be; who, in short, ventures to live only by the aid of the Mutual Insurance company, which has promised to bury him decently".
Then, examine the rhetoric used to convey the meaning you explained. Do not write a full paragraph, but several details to explain. Bullets, with substance, will suffice.